April 2011 “The love of a family is life’s greatest gifts.” Family Night for Fredericksburg Four year olds will be on April 27 th at Hugh Mercer for Transition Night. Kindergarten round up day in King George is in May. Stay tune for specifics. Our new application is available and copies sent home to every family. Help us spread the Head Start, Virginia Preschool and Early Childhood Education word. Please share your application or send a note to your Family Services Coordinator for more applications to share with friends and family. You can also find our application on the web at Please click on Registration information to obtain the application. The next selection for next fall’s classes is scheduled for late April. The next PACT playgroup will meet on the April 5 th from 10:00-11:00. The next ELL playgroup will meet on April 6 th from 11:30 -12:30. Come join us in the classroom with your child. Tax Reminder: Many places are still filing taxes for free. If you have misplaced your package, see your Family Services Coordinator for tax information. Please join us on Field day on April 13. Come for games and lunch with your child. As the weather changes from winter to spring, please remember that Head Start families may obtain waivers for Parks and Recreation activities. See Family Services Coordinator for detail and enroll your children in an organized sport or activity. Remember April is Child Abuse Prevention Month! There are many times when patience with our little ones can be stretched pretty thin. Remember you have alternatives to hurtful words or punishment. For example take a time out for your children and yourself. Take a parenting class with other parents to learn what works. Ask for help. Visit the Parent Resource Center or call your Family Services Coordinator for ideas, resources or a listening ear. Reminder: Spring Break will be from April 18-April 22 for Fredericksburg Regional Head Start and from April 18-April 25 for King George. Teacher Workday April 8 th Kindergarten Registration Application Hooray! For the first time Parents from the program are presenting at the Head Start State Conference in Abington, VA on the ABC’s on Advocacy. Good Luck!! Kindergarten Registration requirements: Although each school district has different requirements to register your child for kindergarten, parents must provide Elementary school with the following items: Birth Certificate – Original, not photocopy (hospital certificates not accepted) or Passport (if not U.S. citizen) Updated Immunization Record Current Physical (dated within 1 year of entering school for the first time) These documents must be signed by a physician and recorded on a State Health Form, which may be obtained from your physician, Health Department, or school office. Proof of City Residency ( a current utility bill with the parent’s name and Fredericksburg address listed and a current lease or mortgage identifying the family as the lessee )